Love Corn

Salt & Vinegar Corn

Barcode 5060490400426

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Corn is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Additionally, it includes industrial additives such as acids (citric acid, malic acid) used as acidifiers in a ready-to-eat snack food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

sunflower oil. dried vinegar
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

acids (citric acid, malic acid)

A mixture of edible organic acids used to provide sourness and to adjust acidity (citric acid and malic acid).
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Salt & Vinegar Corn

Is Salt & Vinegar Corn ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Corn by Love Corn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Additionally, it includes industrial additives such as acids (citric acid, malic acid) used as acidifiers in a ready-to-eat snack food.

Which ingredients in Salt & Vinegar Corn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt & Vinegar Corn as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.